Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3387/1

Face mask. Shallow mask with rounded head that comes to a point at the chin. Narrow cutouts for eyes and slightly upturned mouth. The sides of the nose continue out on each side creating the brow ridge. There is a single hole on either side of the face, with a short length of twine attached. There is a single hole in the chin that does not go completely through the wood.


  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Lega
  • Material wood, plant fibre, stain
  • Measurements height 28.7 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 5.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Joyce Piercy
  • Received from Joyce Piercy

  • Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Ownership Date before October 1, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on October 1, 2019

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3387/0001